Category: Events

Award-winning author uses haiku for night of music Feb. 7

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, award-winning poet, singer, songwriter, and visual artist Jenny Bienemann will bring a night of original folk and Americana to The Venue in Aurora. Saturday, Feb. 7, Bienemann’s newest tiny book, “The Come Back,” will be the inspiration for a concert featuring a powerhouse lineup

New in 2026: Illinois libraries present watch parties

Since 2022, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has participated in Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a virtual program series that provides high-quality online events to library customers. Previous speakers include Nick Offerman, Kwame Alexander, Danny Trejo, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Dr. Temple Grandin. This year, APLD has expanded these events by

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s “Meet & Greet”, January 17, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, in Aurora; Diabetes Club members set dates for two annual fundraisers

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s January “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy

Aurora to celebrate second annual Restaurant Week

The City of Aurora is gearing up to celebrate its second annual Aurora Restaurant Week, from January 20 through February 3. The event, which will showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene, offers both residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants

Polar-Paloozam nature-inspired games and winter fun

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents to embrace winter fun at Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired, arcade-style event, Saturday, Jan. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles. Designed for all ages, Polar-Palooza features a mix of hands-on games, interactive learning stations, and

Three Kings visit Aurora

More than 200 people attended Santori Aurora Public Library’s annual 3 Kings Day celebration January 4. The highlight was photos with the three kings, Pablo Guerrero, Luis Corona, and John Butler, in costumes. Additionally, the bilingual, family friendly event featured crafts, games, sweet bread, free toy animals, and loteria, Mexican-style

Aurora on the Fox: A Yearlong Celebration of Our River

For generations, the Fox River has influenced how Aurora grew, worked, and came together as a community. In 2026, the Aurora Public Library District will highlight that connection with Aurora on the Fox, a yearlong initiative that combines an engaging exhibit with a diverse lineup of programs about the river

Elgin Symphony Orchestra, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and point2pointproductions are bringing a concert-style performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to The Hemmens Cultural Center Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2:30 p.m.. This lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero showcases music